Synthetic Biology

2 articles

A glowing, eight-letter DNA helix symbolizing expanded genetic information capacity, set against a backdrop of advanced scientific research.

Scientists Expand Genetic Alphabet From 4 to 8 Letters

E. coli RNA polymerase, the core enzyme of bacterial gene expression, accurately transcribes a synthetic eight-letter DNA alphabet, effectively doubling life's fundamental information capacity, accord

Jina Park·September 5, 2026

A futuristic laboratory scene depicting the precise construction of a glowing synthetic human chromosome with advanced robotic technology and data visualizations.

Life Sciences

What Are Synthetic Human Chromosomes and What Are Their Ethical Issues?

Scientists have developed a method to efficiently construct single-copy human artificial chromosomes (HACs).

Dr. Elena Ortiz·July 1, 2026